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Charlotte-area restaurants step up to help federal workers during ongoing government shutdown

October 28, 2025

Federal workers continue to go without pay, leaving many struggling to afford basic needs. Some local restaurants are stepping up to make sure they get fed. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s day 28 of the government shutdown, and that means thousands of federal employees have now gone nearly a month without pay. …

State leaders, local nonprofits weigh in on SNAP benefit cuts across Carolinas

October 28, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The government shutdown is forcing SNAP benefits out of the hands of millions of Americans throughout the country beginning Nov. 1. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster announced emergency food funds in the midst of snap cut impacts due to the shutdown. …

K-9 Labrador retriever finalist for Hero Dog Awards

October 28, 2025

Harrison is a electronics storage detection dog with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A Caldwell County K-9 is a top 5 finalist for the Hero Dog Awards for his work as an electronic storage detection dog with the sheriff’s office. …

Homicide is a top cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. Black women are at higher risk

April 15, 2022

By Angela Lindsay Of all the concerns a pregnant woman may face as she navigates the months leading up to her child’s birth, violence at the hands of a domestic partner is one that is alarmingly on the rise. According to a study published last October in the medical journal “Obstetrics & Gynecology,” homicide was the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the U.S.…

West Charlotte Church to Bring Affordable Housing to Seniors

March 29, 2022

Bishop Claude Alexander of The Park Church and others at the Gilfield Park groundbreaking ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Park Church The Park Church collaborated with various partners to bring 80 apartments to Charlotte seniors in 2023. In December 2021, The Park Ministries broke ground on a joint venture between Laurel Street Partners, the City of Charlotte, Bank of America and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Charlotte.…